Sudan
An appeal to Pope Francis in Sudanese pastors’ espionage case
By Lauren Markoe — August 31, 2016
(RNS) Human rights activists say the pastors are victims of a campaign against Christians in the Muslim-majority country.
Sudan detains 10 women for wearing miniskirts and trousers to church
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 13, 2015
(RNS) Police charged 12 women under Sudan’s 1991 Criminal Act, but two were released. The rest are to appear in court in the coming days. If convicted, each will face 40 lashes.
One year after Meriam Ibrahim’s release, two Christians face possible death penalty in Sudan
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 20, 2015
(RNS) The Rev. Michael Yat and the Rev. Peter Yein Reith, both from the South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church, have been charged with undermining the constitutional system and spying.
Amid tears, ‘cry out with joy:’ Pope Francis’ Christmas Day blessing
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 25, 2014
In his annual "Urbi et Orbi" address to the city and the world, his text features the prayers for peace and health in lands torn by strife and by Ebola .
‘Left Behind’ and ‘The Good Lie’ face off during Hollywood’s year of faith-based films
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 3, 2014
(RNS) "Left Behind" and "The Good Lie" both aim to attract a faith-based crowd, and they’ll both test Hollywood’s appetite for religion.
Meriam Ibrahim, freed from Sudan, plans to settle in New Hampshire
By Josephine McKenna — July 25, 2014
ROME (RNS) "Now we will go to New Hampshire where my brother-in-law Gabriel lives. They will help us. We will be all together as a true family," Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim said.
Meriam Ibrahim, finally freed from Sudan, meets with Pope Francis
By Josephine McKenna — July 24, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican’s chief spokesman said Pope Francis wanted Thursday’s meeting to be a “gesture of support for all those who suffer for their faith, or living in situations of difficulty or restraint.”
Meriam Ibrahim released from death row in Sudan
By Fredrick Nzwili — June 23, 2014
Many in the Muslim-majority nation held that Ibrahim should never have become a Christian because her father was a Muslim.
PHOTOS: Groups rally for Meriam Ibrahim at White House
By Heather Adams — June 12, 2014
Protestors led by the Family Research Council rallied outside the White House in support of Meriam Ibrahim, a Christian woman in Sudan who was sentenced to death for marrying a Christian.
Christians condemn death penalty for Sudanese doctor accused of apostasy
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 16, 2014
(RNS) A doctor who is eight months pregnant and currently in detention with her 20-month-old son, Meriam Yehya Ibrahim was charged with adultery last year. Recently, the court added an apostasy charge when she declared her Christian faith in court.
Israeli Racism and African immigrants: perverting Biblical teachings on immigrants
By Omid Safi — October 21, 2013
The treatment of Palestinians and African refugees is surely a serious challenge to the rosy depiction of Israel as a robust democracy. It also reflects a profound perversion of Jewish ethics and Biblical teachings.
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